A poser is someone who pretends to be someone they are not, pretends they know things they don't...to fit in or be cool or whatever lame reason. In other words, a poser is just another way of saying someone is a fake.

A Wannabe?? w/o sufficient criteria, and basic confidence--hoping to be sucked into the universe in which they pose and establish a place? for themselves w/o being properly interviewed? I don't know for sure-it seems kinda pathetic and sad that they can't just be themselves.---Hey Jodie--itchy says scratchy ;)

one who tries too hard to become something they're not and try to fit a superficial stereotype of some sort for the sake of being accepted - usually dressing to the extreme of whatever said stereotype they have chosen

A person trying to be different from the norm, and therefore being the same as all the other folks trying to be different from the norm.
Or, someone who adheres to a social unconventional genre without understanding what it is or without truly being interested or fascinated by said genre, in the sole reason of making heads turn.
A guy wearing a NIN or Slipknot t-shirt and doesn't know that Downward Spiral was an album, not a song. Or a ''punk'' who paid 200$ for his army boots.

FOR ME: Is not exactly people like Wannabes who haven't established or don't know who they really are ( personality issue )is more like people who pretend to be something that they're not just to fit in, a wannabe really tries to be a real part of it but a poser does it with the purpose to get Something out of it, not just 'cause he wants to be a part of whatever you call "IT" which could be fame.

Someone who puts on a social mask so that they can kiss the arse of people they believe to be superior in order to get ahead in life. They cannot be real with others, and their lives are an act to keep up with their persona.

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